Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Federal Grants Specialist with 5+ years of experience to join our team to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive . 

About the Role:

As a Federal Grants Specialist supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to provide post-award grants monitoring and evaluation program support to a Federal government client. The role is an opportunity for you to join a consulting team that supports meaningful and mission-oriented work for our Federal government clients. 

Responsibilities include conducting Federal grants program monitoring and evaluation (desk reviews); analyzing and processing data; collaborating with colleagues to clearly define project goals; implementing grantee communication and outreach plans; and generating effective solutions to fulfill project needs and objectives. The person in this role will be a self-starter with a strong attention to detail who can juggle many tasks on a daily basis . 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Assisting Federal clients with administering a nationwide Federal grant program, supporting post-award program monitoring and technical assistance activities

• Supporting Federal clients with grantee desk reviews and site visits, including reviewing grantee-submitted materials, developing agenda and facilitator guide, providing knowledge capture, tracking action items, producing a report, and supporting next steps

• Identifying, tracking, and analyzing grantee performance qualitative and quantitative data such as theming, sorting, and categorizing for entry into a grants data management system and program-wide reports

• Assisting the team with preparing for and executing meetings, including developing agendas, overall logistics, note taking, tracking actions, producing reports, and/or supporting next steps

• Tracking stakeholder interactions and making recommendations for stakeholder engagement, outreach planning, and overall communications

• Supporting cross-departmental initiatives, effectively collaborating with all parties to successfully fulfill client needs

• Preparing high-level briefings and talking points for Federal staff

• Implementing operational systems, processes, and policies

• Planning and defining the deliverable structure and content across multiple technologies

• Selecting the most relevant tools/techniques to meet specific client requirements

• Implementing practical solutions and methodologies

• Applying quality standards to work products

• Developing innovation and efficiency in order to increase performance

• Investigating problems using analysis, experience, and judgment

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

   

  Location:

  You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely. You will work at the client site depending on contract requirements.

   

  Required Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of consulting experience or post-award grants experience

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment by communicating effectively

• Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive to making changes

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal 

• Demonstrates a positive attitude even when faced with changes or adversity

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with experience evaluating quantitative as well as qualitative data

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance

• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Ability to learn fast and work with all types of personalities

• Ability to work independently and take tasks from concept to delivery

• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

  Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Federal grants management experience 

• Stakeholder engagement and assistance experience 

• Broadband program support including experience with digital inclusion and working with minority community institutions 

• Experience creating graphic content (e.g. slick sheets, webinars, conference handouts, direct mailings, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Previous experience in consulting, bu siness writing, meeting preparation and facilitation

   

  Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

   

  About Us:

  Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

  Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. 

  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. 

  Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

  Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

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